Electrical Engineer Assembly Machine
Resume:
Amos Mitchell Newsome III
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PROGRAMMING SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
AND SYSTEM Global Grab Technologies, Franklin, TN
DESIGN February 2022-August 2022
General Duties
Provide technical support to field technicians and assist in resolution of electrical issues remotely concerning hardware and software with company products in service
Convert Twido PLCs to Micro 800 Series PLCs for clients
Manage software licenses for RSLogix 500
Manage panel shop workload and perform Quality Assurance of panels built
Specify and design circuits, create BOM and panel layouts, and write PLC programs for highly specialized security systems
Work with project managers, general contractors, and clients to develop project scope, sequence of operations, and provide clarification and understanding to specifications
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (Manhattan, KS)
Lead electrical hardware and software design, installation, and commissioning of servo controls for six (6) wedge vehicle deterrent security systems
Remotely programmed system and provided support to technicians and contractors on-site
Completed Performance Verification Testing (PVT) for commissioned systems according to specifications and standards
HARDWARE SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
DESIGN AND Technical Associates, Albany, GA
TECHNICAL October 2021-February 2022
WRITING Procter and Gamble Paper Products (Albany, GA Plant)
Upgraded Motor Control Centers (MCC) and Panels for Paper Machines to provide controls for Glue Turret, Pressure Roll Cooling Skid, Vision Systems, and utilities needed for production.
Created Bills of Materials, CAD files, and detailed Engineering Instructions for construction and installation of systems for the client
Performed equipment start-up and pre-power checkout Roll Log Saw and Laminator equipment according to NFPA 70/79 and client scope/standards
Provided electrical work proposal for security, camera, and badge turn style systems
PROJECT SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
MANAGEMENT Bridgestone Americas, Nashville, TN
AND LEAD August 2016-May 2021
ELECTRICAL FJ2 Machine AOR 57” Expansion (Aiken, SC Plant)
Lead Safety Design Process and Risk Assessment Activities for new equipment
Design safety program code and configuration of machine controls Bead Covering and Handling Systems (Wilson, NC Plant)
Lead, directed, and managed a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and contractors as we designed, built, deployed, installed, and commissioned industrial electrical controls for the Bead Covering and Handling Systems
Developed detailed technical scopes of work and project execution plans for the electrical installation based on corporate and national standards, electrical codes, and directives
Conducted pre-bid meetings, on-site walk throughs with vendors and integrators, reviewed pricing quotes, work orders, and invoices to ensure completeness and alignment with scope requirements and deliverables for the customer
Managed capital and expense budgets, project schedules, resources, and milestones
Organized and communicated process, construction, and functional safety by collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, production, and maintenance personnel through risk analysis, risk assessment, and risk reduction processes
4 Roll Calendar Upgrade (Lavergne, TN Plant)
Planned, organized, and facilitated scope, schedule, budget, quality, resource, communications, procurement, and closure activities for the 4 Roll Calendar Upgrade project
Designed and commissioned MCC Panel for 58 Inverter duty motors to improve equipment safety, serviceability, and reduce equipment downtime and installation costs
Managed capital and expense budgets for procurement of resources, goods, and services
Prepared budget forecasts using estimation techniques, presented them to the project team, management, and other stakeholders to gain acceptance of approved spending
Closed out all final capital and expense project accounts according to plant and corporate standards for final interdepartmental sign off and project closure
Mentored, trained, and lead junior engineers on programming, testing, and commissioning of industrial electrical controls prior to installation for more efficient start-up activities
Worked with functional leaders and peers to establish strategic information management plans to meet project timelines and objectives, resource coordination, and maintained clear and effective communication through each phase of the project
4 Roll Calendar Upgrade (Wilson, TN Plant)
Designed, coordinated, and supervised the installation of the power distribution system from the industrial control room to disconnects and inverter duty motors in the field
Managed contractor personnel in the execution of technical services required to meet project objectives, reduce costs, and ensure adequate progress on schedule dependencies
Lead bid conferences with electrical contractors, provided detailed technical documents including estimations and schematics, and communicated work scopes for electrical installations
Organized project management activities including procurement, scope, schedule, and cost management
Analyzed, allocated, and delegated resources to balance project priority and business demand to drive the project phases to success ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (III and IV)
DESIGN AND Bridgestone Americas, Nashville, TN
COMMISSIONING April 2010 – August 2016
KBN2 Tire Assembly Machine (Lavergne, TN and Wilson, NC Plants)
Performed process input/output checkout using RS Logix 5000 software on 7 H-style tire assembly machines and direct contractors during decommissioning, relocation, commissioning, installation, and dry cycle start- up of upgraded control systems
Promoted, established, and maintained effective working relationships with a cross functional engineering group to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues prior to escalation with minimum direction
Doper Machine (Des Moines, IA Plant)
Provide start-up programming support for the Automatic Doper Machine using RS Logix 5000 to improve cycle time and reliability of processing agriculture tires
Modified motion control parameters and recipe data to automatically retry the gantry system pick up of green tires that are marginal out of original specification given to integrator and updated the FANUC robot spray pattern to prevent chemical solution from covering the inner splice of the tire U1 Tire Assembly Machine (Lavergne, TN Plant)
Designed control panels, developed software using Rockwell RS Logix 5000 and Siemens S7, implemented safety hardware improvements, integrated sub systems, lead risk assessment, directed and commissioned 4 L-style tire assembly machines that provided a 30% increase in tire productivity
Applied resource optimization techniques to address project constraints ensuring machines 2-4 stayed on schedule and within budget despite shipping and construction delays
Tire Laser Marking System (Aiken PSR, SC Plant)
Designed and integrated safety and process hardware controls and integrated software using SICK Flexi Soft Designer and Rockwell RS Logix 5000 software, from SERCOS to CIP Motion
Configured all safety and process hardware, integrated systems with Rofin laser etching and heat detection systems, lead the risk analysis, assessment, and reduction processes
Pin Vent Trimmer (Aiken PSR, SC Plant)
Designed, programmed, integrated, and commissioned a Banner modular safety control system for new process equipment to support the new corporate safety requirement for plant processes
ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Engine Lambda, Theta, and Stamping Plants) OPERATIONS AND Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, Montgomery, AL MAINTENANCE April 2005 - March 2010
Integrated PLC wireless communications system on the RTVs so that technicians can troubleshoot faults and monitor logic during production
Developed, organized, and deployed Sleep Mode savings improvement to reduce energy demands during non-production time on EMS
Converted and upgraded Hyundai Drives on Blanking Line Press to Allen Bradley Powerflex 40 and 700 drives due to obsolescence and to prevent unnecessary downtime
Installed Panel Views on the Panel ASRS and developed plc logic so that empty pallets would not cause downtime in transition from the Stamping Shop to the Weld Shop
Provided technical support and supervision to technicians and contractors for the completion of predicted, planned, and emergency work performed on automation systems
Coordinated and implemented countermeasures and projects for 4 Cylinder Block Line Gantry systems including a new Spindle Room for offline repair and testing of equipment
PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMER
Center for Materials for Information Technology (MINT Center), Tuscaloosa, AL May 2001 – December 2004
Designed educational computer game software The Periodic Table of Games alpha and beta versions to increase the interest of middle school students in pursuing professional careers in science and engineering
Games were programmed using a combination of C, C++, and ActionScript languages
Software used was Microsoft Visual Studio, Macromedia Authorware, and Flash 5/MX
Led the coordinating team involving CCET management, MINT Education/Outreach Coordinator, and participants with the RET and REU programs in initiating, planning, design, production, and testing phases
Developed computer electronic file system for storing and retrieving purchase orders
ENGINEERING PLANT ENGINEER INTERN
INTERNSHIP Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems, Tuscaloosa, AL June 1999 – August 2000
Assisted in technical assignments involving manufacturability and product flow of the HVAC units for the Saturn GM plant operations
Supported work/cell area development and layout to improve product workflow and decrease time costs
Integrated with Quality Network and Planned Maintenance team to reduce cycle times and defects towards customer quality and efficiency
Revised departmental job descriptions and worked with crew leaders, managers, and engineers to help resolve ergonomic problems
Gained knowledge of PPAP, QS9000, and PFMEA
EDUCATION Micromasters in Accounting and Financial Management, November 2020 The University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD Harvard University Extension School, July 2018
Managing Yourself and Leading Others
Influence and Persuasion in Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, December 2004 The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Minors: Computer Science and Physics
CERTIFICATIONS, Certifications Awards Training
AWARDS, AND PMP April 2019, (Above Target) Presidential 2015 TUV1/TUV2 2019 TRAINING Project Management Professional NFPA 2012 CCP July 2018 SAP 2012
Certified Cost Professional ANSI 2010
Rockwell Motion Control Kinetix 6500 July 2016
Rockwell ControlLogix July 2015
Mitsubishi 2015
Siemens 2010
OSHA 10-hour 2010
VOLUNTEER PENCIL, Nashville MNPS, 2019-2020 (Reading Partner) EXPERIENCE Oasis Center, Youth Opportunity Center, 2019 (Threads n’ Treads) VEX Robotics, Robotics Competition, 2018 and 2019 (Judge and Inspector)
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